Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

I have many crocheted pieces including linen hankies that an older neighbor of my parents made for me as a child. She gave me one every birthday and I treasured them. The edges are crocheted with different patterns, different colors, and they all look like spider webs they are so fine. I have a box of them and one she made for my wedding. I had a small set of dolls dressed like a wedding party and all except the groom had crocheted dresses. Does anyone remember those small dolls?

I have crocheted pieces in varying sizes to protect my good furniture from rough edges and have framed ones my mother made. My BFF's mother used to make me ones for holiday occasions, so red, white and blue thread for 4th of July, etc.

I have a whole small bin of antique ones I purchased at the Pennsylvania Dutch fairs. I love them, don't care if they are no longer in vogue or make my house look like my grandmother's (she actually had none). I have purchased them in Hungary from the local street vendors and display them on my dining room table.

Chris, I love your display and I have a framed piece of Irish tatting lace.

I admire anyone who can crochet or knit. My DH's GM made us a lap blanket once. When she finished it, she decided she did not like the pattern and ripped the entire thing out and started over! She used to crochet watching TV and never looked at her hands unless she was at the end of a row or running out of yarn.

We made a quick run to Costco in this brief pause between nasty weather. We needed some regular stock supplies, but I also wanted to replenish some of the things I have used lately from the freezer. DS decided to join us and told us he was able to get some of his stolen account back, but had just received a notice that someone from Kuala Lumpur had tried to breach his DSS's account. Of course, in spite of being told to change his PW, he hadn't as of yet so DS was annoyed with him. Costco was busy, but not as bad as it was the last time we were there. We lucked out when they opened a new line, as we were waiting in line. We got to be first in that line.

I found a great deal on a new HP laptop and this one has had wonky letter and number keys for the past few months. When the "J" or "K" on your computer work intermittently, you know it is time to let this one go. It is old enough it can't be updated to Windows 11. My family laughs because my non-standard typing style (hunt and peck and hard hitting with nails instead of finger pads) means you can no longer read the " e, r, t, y, u, i, o, a, e, h and n" keys because I have worn the letters off. DH will look into doing the transfer of data over for me and if necessary, I will ask DS to do it. I think I was using this when I was still working, so it has well served me.

It was cold today, with a nice warm sun until the breeze hit you. It got into the 30's but still felt like it was in the 20's due to the wind.

Hope everyone had a great day and waving "hi" to everyone.

mcbaker,

Lovely!

Thank You for sharing.

eleanora,

I keep Gram's crocheted doilies and handmade quilts carefully preserved for adult Daughter.

Our home is full of family keepsakes for adult Daughter.

Chris - what a great way to display and safeguard your treasures.

My grandmother crocheted - all my older cousins got tablecloths as wedding gifts. My sister and I were the only ones who missed out as she lost her vision. She taught us and we made vests as I recall. My sister still crochets but I knit. Made so many sweaters in the '80's that my family begged me to quit. I do have an Irish knit sweater that I keep in Maine with Debbie as it seldom gets cold enough to wear it here. Did a number of afghans too.

I started needlepointing and did 8 large dining room chair seat covers and 22 Christmas stockings for family members. Like my grandmother, my eyes and hands gave out and the last two great nieces and now spouses get ones from LL Bean. (Actually far cheaper than the ones I did but I think they appreciate my continuing the tradition.)

About 10 years ago, Debbie wanted an afghan and I started knitting again. I make afghans as high school graduation presents. The last great niece will graduate in '27 and hers is done and I've started one for Ella who is a freshman. When it's finished, I hope to start knitting for "knitting knockers" but it will depend on how small the needles have to be as my hands tend to tense up if they are too small.

I was sewing my own clothes by the time I got to junior high and did a parka when we were in Alaska and tailored suits when I was working. Then I just stopped. I imagine I would need lots of lessons on the new machines but have no desire to sew again.

Haley, many craft stores have classes if the YouTube classes don't work. I don't think they would for me.

Stay safe everyone. This weekend doesn't look any better than last for many of you.